Certain forms of ammunition have no legitimate sporting, recreational, or self-defense use and thus should be prohibited.

There are simple answers to the nation's problems, but not easy ones.

Throughout our history Americans have put their faith in God and no one can doubt that we have been blessed for it. The earliest settlers of this land came came in search of religious freedom. Landing on a desolate shoreline, they established a spiritual foundation that has served us ever since.

Government exists to protect us from each other. Where government has gone beyond its limits is in deciding to protect us from ourselves.

Free enterprise has done more to reduce poverty than all the government programs dreamed up by Democrats.

I saw them; there is nothing beautiful about them, just that they are a little higher than the others. Referring to one of the oldest and loveliest groves of redwoods, showing insensitivity to their magnificence.

Before I refuse to take your questions, I have an opening statement.